Pediatric Anesthesia Consultant
Job Location:
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Description
We are seeking Pediatric Anesthesia Consultant to join a leading tertiary healthcare provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The successful applicant will provide comprehensive anaesthetic care for infants children and adolescents supporting high-acuity surgical specialties and ensuring safe peri-operative management in accordance with international best practices.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide independent pediatric anesthesia for a full spectrum of surgical services including:
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General & neonatal surgery
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ENT orthopedics ophthalmology urology
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Pediatric trauma and emergency cases
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Oncology radiology and interventional procedures
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Deliver safe anesthesia for high-risk paediatric patients (ASA IIIIV) including complex airway and critical care cases.
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Lead and participate in difficult airway management rapid sequence induction and emergency resuscitation.
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Provide anesthesia support to NICU and PICU including neonatal emergencies pre-operative optimisation and postoperative pain control.
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Perform and supervise regional and ultrasound-guided nerve blocks as part of multimodal pain management.
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Participate in MDT discussions peri-operative care planning and evidence-based clinical pathways.
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Support quality improvement initiatives morbidity & mortality reviews and departmental audits.
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Actively contribute to junior anaesthesia staff training simulation sessions and competency development programs.
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Ensure full compliance with SCFHS JCI and MOH standards of safety documentation and clinical governance.
Requirements
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Western Board Certification in Anesthesia (e.g. FRCA American Board FRCPC CIC FANZCA or equivalent).
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Recognised Fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesia or extensive tertiary-level experience in paediatric anaesthesia (minimum 23 years).
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Eligible for SCFHS Consultant Classification.
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Proficiency in neonatal and paediatric airway management regional anesthesia and high-acuity paediatric cases.
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Experience in tertiary childrens hospitals or major surgical centres preferred.
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Strong communication skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary paediatric teams.
Desirable Experience
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Exposure to pediatric cardiac anesthesia or complex airway programmes.
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Experience with simulation-based training paediatric pain pathways and sedation services.
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Participation in clinical research guideline development or QI projects.
Benefits
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Competitive tax-free consultant salary.
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Housing transportation and annual flight allowances.
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Professional development CME and SCFHS licensing support.
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Family benefits schooling allowances and relocation assistance (varies by employer).
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit the following documents for screening and credentialing:
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Updated CV (detailing pediatric anesthesia competencies)
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Copy of passport & current medical license
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Western Board Certification (FRCA American Board FRCPC FANZCA or equivalent)
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Letters of Experience (minimum 23 years post-consultant level)
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SCFHS Eligibility Number (if available)
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Complete Pediatric Anesthesia Surgical/Procedural Logbook
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Number of cases by specialty (neonatal pediatric emergency)
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Difficult airway cases
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Regional and ultrasound-guided blocks
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High-risk ASA IIIIV cases
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NICU/PICU anesthesia exposure
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Continuing Medical Education (CME) certificates (preferred)
Email for Submission:
In the email subject: Job -ANES-CONS/2025
